Behind the Scenes Look at the Harvard Interview Process
Apr 24, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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Episode description
Kathy Kolbe and, Harvard alumna, Kay Corbin go behind the scenes of the Harvard interview process. What kinds of things do Harvard interviewers look for in an applicant? The answers may surprise you.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:28 My good friend, Kay Corbin
03:25 "The Post" in real life
08:21 The Harvard acceptance rate
10:44 Behind the scenes of the Harvard interview
13:09 What makes applicants stand out?
16:50 Interviewing kids in their own environment
18:30 Are bribes really that common?
19:55 Kay on the college admissions scandal
22:30 It matter how you fit into your school's culture
25:13 High school has been dumbed down
26:08 "This is the most fabulous generation"
28:28 Does Harvard accept DACA?
30:19 End
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